Skate 2 - Video FAQ: Starter's FAQ/guide Part 1

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Considering that Skate 2's headline athlete is Danny Way, it only makes
sense that getting big air takes such a prominent role in the game. Though
it's not easy, there are some great ways to get accustomed to how the game
works, training you how to launch yourself as high as possible while rolling
around the new San Van. Though the game does a good job of teaching you how to
initially use these skills, here are some challenges that will be of great
help when trying to master them.
Deathrace
Before you can compete you need some cash, and the best way to get this is in
some good old-fashioned death races. Along with the rest of the improvements
made in Skate 2, these races are a lot more enjoyable this time around,
making them far easier to deal with. And luckily, we noticed something that
everyone can take an advantage of: Always bet the maximum amount whenever you
race. Even though you may lose, you can always retry, and if you see that you
have no shot at coming in first place, you can always restart at your leisure.
These are winner-take-all events, and seeing as you can retry them as much as
you'd like until you win, it's a great way to make some quick cash, which will
allow you to buy your way into the game's larger competitions.
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Thrasher Pool Party
Pretty early in the game, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a
Thrasher Magazine photo session focused on riding empty pools. However, before
you can, Darren Navarette stands in your way, demanding you find other pools
for him to skate. Though this puts an abrupt halt to your progress, it's a
quick task to achieve.
You'll only need to find three pools before you can ride in Nav's, and
luckily, all three are close by. The first is just up the street from where
you start, and from there, the second and third are mere moments away from
each other. Once you complete this, you'll have some great new spots to
practice getting big air. Not only that, pools also allow you to practice some
spins, flip tricks, grabs and grinds while getting air, proving to be some of
the most versatile areas to practice in.
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Submitted by Eduardo Vasconcellos - Published on 02/11/09See all Skate 2